Finding Broncos: A.J. Terrell, CB, Clemson | How he Fits, Where he Goes
Finding Broncos scouts the 2020 NFL Draft class to find the best Mile High fits. What's the scoop on A.J. Terrell and how would he fit in Denver?
Measurements
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 195
Arms: 31-1/4 inches
Hands: 9 inches
Combine Results
40: 4.42 seconds
Bench Press (225 lbs): 15 reps
Vertical Jump: 34.5 inches
Broad Jump: 129 inches
Stats
Sports-Reference.com
Pros
- Played very well vs. tough receiver talent in 2019
- Will challenge 50/50 balls
- Has really good body control
- Tough press
- Has a technically sound backpedal
- Forces receivers to go where he wants them to go
- Smooth flipping of the hips
- Does well reading the QB when facing him or the WR with back to the ball
- Hands are good
- Agile feet
- Able to mirror receivers routes
- Patient with his coverage
- Can disrupt the catch point
- Can jump timing routes fairly consistently
- Plays receivers into teammates
- Doesn’t give the receiver much space
Cons
- Tackle angles need to be cleaned up
- Struggled against LSU
- More consistency as a run defender
- Long-legged
- Needs to improve gathering into breaks when mirroring
- Needs to stay low through his backpedal
- Can be more aggressive at the catch point
- Must stay focused in the NFL
Overview
A.J. Terrell has the physical traits for the NFL and his technique is well-developed. He did struggle against LSU, but that school had one of the top receivers in college football and the top quarterback, so it isn’t a major concern.
It is something that Terrell will just have to grow with when it comes to transitioning to the NFL. Teams that run a coverage scheme that will let him be more physical will really bring out the best in him.
Fit with Broncos
*See video above.
Grade: No. 41 overall prospect
Where he Goes: Round 2
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